Painting the city: 2007 graduate leaves mark on Kansas City with new mural in Kauffman PAC

Ryan O'Toole, Staff Writer
September 26, 2010

Delicate brush strokes grace the walls. An aesthetically pleasing combination of angles, lines and colors bring the walls of a vacant theater to life. BV graduate Andrea Morris was one of six graphic designers working on a mural for the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. “Moshe Safdie, who pretty... Read more »

You are what you eat: Importance of making healthy decisions begins in cafeteria, continues throughout life

Sara Naatz and Caitlin Holland
September 26, 2010

McDonald’s combines speed, health The trend of including healthier options applies to national chains like McDonald’s. Frank Kebe, father of senior Anna Kebe, is Operations Vice President for the Heartland region for McDonald’s. He said in the past few years, McDonald’s has introduced apple... Read more »

Building a playground: FEA, FCCLA members lead project benefiting Eugene Ware Elementary

Caitlin Holland, Editor-in-chief
September 26, 2010

The one thing senior Carly Thompson remembers most about Eugene Ware Elementary School in Kansas City, Kan. is its playground. Or, its lack of one. Thompson visited the school during an Out-of-County Experience trip the Practicum in Teacher Education students take each year. During the student’s break... Read more »

In the blink of an eye: After summer dirt bike accident, competitive swimmer faces long, difficult recovery period

Jordan Huesers, Features editor
September 26, 2010

She gouged her bone. Lost skin on her calf and shin. Severed her muscle. She underwent four surgeries and many hyperbaric oxygen chamber treatments that locked her body in a glass tube and provided pure oxygen to help her heal. Hospital stay: 22 days. In the emergency room the doctors told her she would... Read more »

Small 3rd hours result from schedule conflicts

Maegan Kabel, Photo editor
September 26, 2010

With budget cuts a prominent issue for the school year, students were told to expect larger class sizes than previous years. First hour, 30 students. Second hour, 28 students. Third hour, 13 students? “We have had hours be problematic before,” counselor Sandy Fryer said. “We can’t predict it,... Read more »

2010 graduate earns $12,000 scholarship at FCCLA Star Event

Emily Brown, Copy editor
September 26, 2010

It was moments before the beginning of his presentation. His mouth was dry and he took a quick sip of water before focusing on the judges in front of him. Within a short time frame, he needed to market himself and his ideas. He needed to show them he was an expert in hospitality and he could be their... Read more »

First Week in Review

August 31, 2010

Freshman Logan Bertell encourages his teammates in a game during Freshman Frenzy. Mentors and freshmen participated in games such as musical chairs and balloon popping. Photo by Conor Storm. The first week of school was filled with activities for incoming freshmen and their Tiger Mentors.

BV Forensics team places sixth in state, different personalities combine for team’s success

Sara Naatz, Multimedia Editor
May 10, 2010

The debater. Known to be persuasive, argumentative and opinionated. The actor. Aims toward pleasing an audience and being a true performer.  These two personality types come together to make up the Blue Valley Forensics team, which placed 6th in the state tournament with five students placing in six... Read more »

Sophomore races dirt bikes competitively; looks to pursue career in motocross

Matthew Holloway, Staff writer
May 7, 2010

Sophomore Payton Adams is face to face with speed and danger whenever he races his dirt bike.  Adams has been riding since he was three years old, and started racing a couple years ago. “My brother was who got me interested,” Adams said.  He chose to ride motorcycles instead of compete in school... Read more »

Chemistry students launch self-made hot air balloons

May 6, 2010

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